Oct 29th, 2009 at 3:00PM: It just goes to show that luxury travel may be as enduring as the Taj Mahal. Even in this economy, not one but two luxury trains are debuting in India in the next few months. The Indian Maharaja-Deccan Odyssey, the first privately-operated luxury tourist train in India, will launch on November 18. Its seven-night, eight-day itinerary includes ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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New luxury trains coming to India
Oct 29th, 2009 at 3:00PM: It just goes to show that luxury travel may be as enduring as the Taj Mahal. Even in this economy, not one but two luxury trains are debuting in India in the next few months. The Indian Maharaja-Deccan Odyssey, the first privately-operated luxury tourist train in India, will launch on November 18. Its seven-night, eight-day itinerary includes ...British Airways computer glitch posts super low cost flights to India
Oct 5th, 2009 at 4:00PM:
Late Friday night, an alert went out on Twitter. Fares to Mumbai, India, from locations all over the US were being offered at rock bottom prices on British Airways. Flights from Chicago to Mumbai were just $550 per person.
I quickly logged on to Orbitz, selected my dates, and clicked purchase. I received an email from Orbitz confirming my purchase and then got to work planning the trip. My ...Oscar nominees for best movies that capture place: Six nominees
Feb 22nd, 2009 at 11:30AM: Each year I see all the movies nominated for Oscars in all the major categories--plus more. As I watch movies, where they are filmed and how the place influences the story interests me. Perhaps this is because when one travels, the places one travels influences the experience.
There's not an Oscar for movies that best capture a sense of place, but if there were, here are my suggestions for movies ...Airline passenger swears, throws water, makes threats and hits an elderly man with a fork
Jan 31st, 2009 at 5:30PM: In a truth is stranger than fiction tale, picture this: You're sitting minding your own business on a Jet Airways flight from London to Mumbai, India. The engines are humming. Perhaps, the "fasten your seat belt" light has gone off. Luggage is stored and you're settled in. All seems normal. But WAIT! The young guy in his mid-twenties who is sitting near you starts verbally abusing you and anyone ...Expect to wait, but not in Japan or Korea
Jan 19th, 2009 at 3:00PM: The worst airport delays in the world, of course, are those that affect you. If I'm stranded at LaGuardia's Marine Air terminal for a short hop to Boston, I really don't care what's going on over at JFK, O'Hare or anywhere else. However, some airports are more likely to inspire your anger than others, so it's a pretty good idea to know which are the worst. If you are headed to India or Europe, it ...Indian pilot forgets to load enough fuel for his flight
Jan 7th, 2009 at 4:30PM: Let me open by saying that the details of the incident I'm about to write about are sketchy at best. The report comes from an Indian news site, and appears to be translated quite poorly, it's still interesting enough to write about, but I highly recommend reading the source article for a real chuckle. Apparently, the captain of Kingfisher flight IT335 was preparing for his Mumbai to Delhi flight, ...Worst luck ever: couple vacation in New York, London and Mumbai just as terrorists attack
Dec 24th, 2008 at 11:00AM: The Sydney Times Herald is reporting the uncanny story of Mr. and Mrs. James and Jenny Cairns-Lawrence, a young couple from Dudley, United Kingdom, who seem to have a knack for choosing vacation spots where terrorists are about to strike: they have found themselves in New York, London and Mumbai during the exact times that each of the three cities were viciously attacked by terrorists. Says Mrs. ...When political gets personal. Reactions to Mumbai
Nov 28th, 2008 at 12:30PM: Ever since the news came out about the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, I've been reading about people's personal experiences and reactions. They remind me of one reason why the World Trade Center made such an impact when the towers came crashing down, as well as why travel to distant places makes the world, and what happens in it, seem so much more relevant.
When the towers were attacked and the ...Mayhem in Mumbai and why not living in India seems safer
Nov 27th, 2008 at 4:30PM: This time six years ago, I was pregnant and living in New Delhi, India. On one of my journeys to a sonogram appointment, the taxi passed by one of the Indian government buildings where terrorists had attempted an attack that day. The camera crews and reporters were just leaving.
Later at the doctor's office, as I saw a clear image of my son thanks to 3-D technology, the curve of his nose and the ...Gadling Take FIVE: Week of Nov. 15---Nov. 21
Nov 21st, 2008 at 7:00PM: Where I'm sitting winter has arrived. Snow flurries and windchill. Brrrr. Now that winter looks like it's settling in, let's see if anyone has come up with places to that are warmer.
Brenda's post on the drop in tourism in Hawaii. and what there is to do in this tropical paradise this time of year, ought to be reason enough for a person to rethink the budget and see if Hawaii is doable after ...Mumbai's Party Scene Takes a Hit
Nov 20th, 2008 at 1:00PM: Mumbai's rave scene has grown exponentially over the past few years. The influx of new money and the city's urban flare make it a ripe place for a party. But don't be confused, it ain't Goa. The plentiful drugs and thumping bass of the former Portuguese colony and hippy hangout will never be duplicated in India's largest city. That is, as long as the authorities have something to say about it. ...'Megacities' Film Review: An eye-opening tour of the world's greatest cities
Nov 13th, 2008 at 9:30AM: Think you know New York or Moscow? That you've seen all the sights in Mexico City or even took a tour of the slums of Mumbai? Well, you haven't seen anything until you watch Megacities by Michael Glawogger, one of my favorite documentaries. It'll take you to places and people in these four megacities that you've never seen. Oh, and the cinematography! "I don't use beauty filters!" says Austrian ...Strike Shuts Down Bollywood
Oct 1st, 2008 at 12:00PM: Over 100,000 Indian TV and film workers went on strike in Mumbai today. They are protesting unfair wages and the prevalent practice of hiring non-union crew members. Some of the industry's biggest stars, like Shah Rukh Khan, showed solidarity by agreeing to not cooperate with movie studios until the strike ends. Union members complain that studios and production companies have not honored an ...One Wall Street Journal reporter's rickshaw ride through India
Air India pilots doze off -- jet wanders off through Indian airspace
Jun 26th, 2008 at 2:30PM: Think you're the only one that's tired after that redeye between New York and London? The pilots are too, and they actually have to fly the aircraft back in a couple of days. Good thing they get plenty of rest and drink a ton of coffee to stay alert in the cabin. Or do they? Earlier this month, two pilots on an Air India flight bound for Mumbai fell asleep in the cockpit, completely missing the ...Bollywood to nurture inter-country ties(?)
Mar 7th, 2008 at 3:20PM: Fortunately or unfortunately, Bollywood is key in defining Indian culture. When I meet new people (who are not Indian, obviously), they always ask me if I watch Bollywood films and if I can dance like the actors can. Of course I can -- I am Indian. Duh! I have even, on popular demand but to my own horror, given Bollywood dance classes in my home. I have to admit though, that I started ...Mumbai "dabbawala" culture
Jan 23rd, 2008 at 3:30PM: I never thought I'd be sitting in Madrid, wishing that there was some "dabbawala" to bring me cheap, homemade, Indian food. "Dabbawala" literally translates to "guy with box"; in this case the box is a tiffin full of food. In India, although fast food is popular, Indians always crave home cooked Indian food and often choose it over street food or McDonald's. Hectic working schedules make this ...Times of India and circle of peace: An expat story
Dec 31st, 2007 at 3:00PM: Even though this was Martha's week to cover The Amazing Race, I was once again drawn into the foray of the global dash. When the teams were told to pick up The Times of India when they got to Mumbai, I flashed on my own The Times of India connection. It links to the theme of Aaron's recent expat post and the question of expats and lifestyle.
The expat question is a complicated issue that I have ...U.S. Airports Just Now Installing Charging Stations?
Sep 18th, 2007 at 2:44PM: I was reading this story over at Yahoo about U.S. airports installing electric charging stations to "bring precious energy more conveniently to millions of travelers who rely on a plethora of battery-powered devices." Hmm, I thought... that sounds familiar. And then I remembered why. When I was in India, there wasn't a single airport I visited that didn't have something like this. These were the ...
